By God!

interjection

An expression of surprise, shock, or strong emphasis.

"By God! I never expected to see you here."
Visual representation of "by God!" - An expression of surprise, shock, or strong emphasis.

Often appears as...

  • by god
  • this is good!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

interjection

An expression of annoyance or anger.

"By God, if you don't stop, I will tell your mother!"
Visual representation of "by God!" - An expression of annoyance or anger.

Often appears as...

  • by god
  • you'll pay for this!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

interjection

An expression of surprise, shock, or strong emphasis.

"By God! I never expected to see you here."
Visual representation of "by God!" - An expression of surprise, shock, or strong emphasis.

Often appears as...

  • by god
  • this is good!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

interjection

An expression of annoyance or anger.

"By God, if you don't stop, I will tell your mother!"
Visual representation of "by God!" - An expression of annoyance or anger.

Often appears as...

  • by god
  • you'll pay for this!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "by God!"
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Expressing Awe

Use it to show that something impresses you or is hard to believe.

Illustration for Expressing Awe
By God, that's a huge building!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Weight

It adds an emotional impact to your statement, signaling you're moved or excited.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
By God, she's won the race!
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Cultural Sensitivity

Some people may find it offensive due to the religious reference.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
He exclaimed, 'By God!' and some looked disapproving.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Awe

Use it to show that something impresses you or is hard to believe.

Illustration for Expressing Awe
By God, that's a huge building!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Weight

It adds an emotional impact to your statement, signaling you're moved or excited.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
By God, she's won the race!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Some people may find it offensive due to the religious reference.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
He exclaimed, 'By God!' and some looked disapproving.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Awe

Use it to show that something impresses you or is hard to believe.

Illustration for Expressing Awe
By God, that's a huge building!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Weight

It adds an emotional impact to your statement, signaling you're moved or excited.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
By God, she's won the race!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Some people may find it offensive due to the religious reference.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
He exclaimed, 'By God!' and some looked disapproving.
Visual representation of the word "By God!"

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